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Berkeley Heights Receives Grant to Build Rain Gardens

March 24, 2016 at 9:29 PM

March 24, 2016 at 9:29 PM

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights has received a Sustainable Jersey Grant to help fund the installation of special gardens on residents’ properties. These gardens, called rain gardens, are designed to capture stormwater runoff.

“The Commission wants to encourage residents to reduce stormwater runoff by disconnecting their downspouts from the street and installing gardens, which capture rain water and allow it to seep into the ground,” says Richard Leister, chair of the Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission. “Every resident who installs a properly designed rain garden will receive a rebate of up to $450.”

Residents can find out more about this program by attending a presentation given by Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources at 6:30 p.m., April 7, at the Berkeley Heights Public Library. Please register by calling the NJ Watershed Ambassador at 973-635-6629, or email wsa.wma6@MorrisParks.net.

An official ribbon cutting by members of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will mark the opening of the first-ever Sensory Trail at the Watchung Reservation and in the county.

The ribbon cutting will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, at the head of the trail, behind the Trailside Nature and Science Center. The trail will be open and accessible to all and allow residents to ...

An official ribbon cutting by members of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will mark the ...

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders invites all members of the community to a free screening of the 2016 documentary film Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA in partnership with the non-profit organization Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in New Jersey. The screening will take place on Wednesday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the STEM Building auditorium at Kean University, 1075 ...

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders invites all members of the community to a free ...

Union County residents and visitors should continue taking steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites and help reduce the mosquito population.

“It has been an unusually hot and rainy summer, and we are urging residents to take simple steps to prevent mosquito bites,” said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “This will contribute to a healthier community and help prevent the spread of ...

Union County residents and visitors should continue taking steps to protect themselves from ...

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents and visitors to continue taking steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites and help reduce the mosquito population.

“It has been an unusually hot and rainy summer, and we are urging residents to take simple steps to prevent mosquito bites,” said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “This will contribute to a healthier ...

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents and visitors to continue taking ...

Looking for something fun to do after school for your teen? The Summit Area YMCA offers engaging and educational programs, special events, workshops and trips to help teens discover and explore their interests and talents outside the classroom. At the Y, we’re committed to keeping teens involved in a variety of fun activities that not only build healthy bodies, but stronger minds too!

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Looking for something fun to do after school for your teen? The Summit Area YMCA offers engaging ...

Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi advises County residents to be aware that they can access certain types of property information free of charge through the County Clerk’s website on a 24/7 basis, or by calling or visiting the County Clerk’s offices in Elizabeth and Westfield during regular business hours.

“There is no need to pay a third party for information that my office makes available ...

Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi advises County residents to be aware that they can access certain ...

ELIZABETH – On Aug. 2, 2018, Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados and Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage joined Union County College’s Board of Trustees Chair Victor M. Richel and Union President Dr. Margaret M. McMenamin for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated first floor and lower level of the Sidney Lessner Building at the College’s Elizabeth campus. Also ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ– At the Summit Area YMCA, 7th Graders in our service area pay absolutely nothing for an annual membership thanks to the generous support of YMCA Annual Giving donors and grant support from local corporations and foundations.

7th Grade is a pivotal and transitional year for many teens. At the Summit Area YMCA, we understand this and are committed to supporting and ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ– At the Summit Area YMCA, 7th Graders in our service area pay absolutely ...

A Body in motion, stays in motion. Engaging in an active lifestyle for both the mind and body is important, especially as we age.

The Summit Area YMCA offers a wide selection of engaging activities, programs and trips designed for active older adults. Our classes, from Duplicate Bridge to Self Defense, are geared to improve physical and cognitive wellbeing while being enjoyable and social! At ...

A Body in motion, stays in motion. Engaging in an active lifestyle for both the mind and body is ...

On June 14, 2018, the Summit Area YMCA (SAY) received a Resolution of Recognition from The Summit Board of Education in recognition for our work in providing special needs students with customized education plans to transition into their home communities. The Summit Area YMCA works with the Summit School district job coach and Special Needs Teachers in providing certain students with skills ...

On June 14, 2018, the Summit Area YMCA (SAY) received a Resolution of Recognition from The Summit ...